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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,465.40, 309,722.40 and 73,317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,465.40, 309,722.40 and 73,317.60 is: 109,985.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,465.40 : 309,722.40 = 73,317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,465.40/309,722.40 = 73,317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,465.40x = 309,722.40 × 73,317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,465.40x = 22,708,103,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,708,103,034.24/206,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,985.03

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